A student in the Physics Minor will gain a broad introduction to classical (pre-1900) and
modern (post-1900) physics as applied to the natural and manmade world, will develop highly
transferable problem-solving skills, and will delve more deeply into a
selected area of physics.
Physics Minor - 23 credits
Required Courses - 16
credits
PHY
241 General University Physics I - 4
PHY 243 General University Physics I Lab - 1
PHY 242 General University Physics II - 4
PHY
244 General University Physics II Lab - 1
PHY 338 Modern Physics I - 3
PHY 339 Modern Physics II - 3
Required Supporting
Course - 4 credits
MTH
210 Calculus I - 4
Electives* - 3
credits
PHY
331 Mechanics - 3 PHY
332 Engineering Statics - 3
PHY 333 Electronic Circuits - 3 PHY 400 Special Topics - 1-3
PHY 420 Computational Science - 2 PHY 431 Quantum Mechanics - 3
PHY
438 Electromagnetism - 3 PHY 451 Thermodynamics - 3
*
These courses are offered as needed or requested.